Sr. Manager, Accounts Receivable

Viant Technology•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounts Receivable leads end-to-end accounts receivable operations, including collections performance, credit risk oversight, dispute resolution, cash application, and reporting. The role owns the integrity and accuracy of key AR metrics and executive reporting, while improving processes and working capital outcomes in a fast-paced, growth environment. It partners cross-functionally to support business expansion and potential M&A integration, and helps build a future-ready AR function through system evaluation, automation, and AI-powered solutions. The role also hires and develops a high-performing AR team. The position oversees AR policies, procedures, internal controls, and SOX compliance; monitors metrics such as DSO, aging trends, collection rates, and credit exposure; and provides actionable insights to senior leadership. It supports audits, financial close, and projects related to the collection cycle, and manages escalated collection or billing issues with a timely, customer-centric approach. The role is expected to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and scalability, and to stay current with AR and credit-management practices and technology. Viant describes itself as an AI-powered advertising platform focused on the buy-side and CTV. The company highlights investment in employee growth and well-being and states that it offers fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave, and unlimited PTO. The base compensation range is $125,000–$145,000; final title and compensation depend on work experience and education.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit, or accounting operations.
3–5 years in a management or leadership capacity.
Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, and internal controls related to AR.
Proven track record reducing DSO, improving cash flow, and scaling AR operations in a mid-to-large organization.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated success leading teams, driving change, and implementing process improvements.
Advanced Excel skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with ERP and AR systems, such as NetSuite or another major ERP, and automation platforms.
Experience implementing or optimizing ERP, AR automation, and data-driven tools, such as AI-enabled forecasting or credit-risk solutions.
Experience integrating AR operations post-acquisition or leading systems and process alignment during organizational change.
Experience with Excel Macros or Power Query.
MBA or CPA.
Experience in a public company, technology, SaaS, media, or other high-growth, high-volume B2B environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounts receivable operations, including collections, credit management, dispute resolution, reporting, and cash application.
Develop and drive AR policies and procedures to ensure timely, accurate reporting, improve DSO, and mitigate credit risk.
Lead the AR team, fostering accountability, professional development, and continuous process improvement.
Own preparation, accuracy, and timeliness of executive-level AR reporting, including advertiser aging schedules, DSO by advertiser, and collection forecasts.
Develop and monitor metrics such as DSO, aging trends, collection rate, and credit exposure, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership weekly and monthly.
Implement and optimize AR systems and automation tools, exploring AI and data-driven solutions for forecasting, cash application, and credit decisioning.
Lead AR workstreams during strategic acquisitions, including transitioning acquired receivables, integrating systems, and aligning processes.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies related to credit and receivables.
Manage escalated collections or billing discrepancies and coordinate timely resolution with senior management and legal as needed.
Support audits, financial close processes, and cross-functional projects related to collection cycle management.
Stay current with industry standards and technology innovations in AR and credit management.
Hire and develop a high-performing AR team to support the company’s evolving needs.